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FG to set up Culture Centre in South Africa

By on April 3, 2013

The Minister of culture , Tourism, and National Orientation,

Edem Duke

Edem Duke

said that plans had begun towards establishing a Nigerian Culture and Information Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

In a statement signed by Dr. Taiwo Oladokun, the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, the centre would be established by the end of the year.

Duke said that the decision followed the successful opening and operations of Nigerian Cultural Centres in Brazil and China in 2008 and 2012 respectively.

Part of the statement reads “It would also be used to strengthen cultural relations, not only with the government and people of South Africa, but also with other countries in the Southern part of the continent.

“This choice is also in recognition of the role Nigeria played and continues to play in the history of Southern African countries.

“We recall the very elaborate and robust relations between Nigeria and South Africa, especially in the years of struggle against apartheid as well as the leadership role the two countries are playing in the advancement of the course of Africa globally.”

FG to set up Culture Centre in South Africa